PARRIS GOEBEL – At the young age of 23, Parris Goebel already has stars lining up to ask her to choreograph for them. She’s worked with JLO, Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and Justin Bieber to name a few. Her fame really blew up following the release of the “Sorry” video that featured her own ReQuest Dance Crew. It had over 20 million views on YouTube within 48 hours. In just 2 days Parris directed 13 videos that make up Bieber’s “Purpose: The Movement.” Discover what it was like from the diva herself.

Why do you think women are often “underrated” in the dance world? How do these videos work to change this?

I don’t believe women are underrated so much today as we have worked hard to change that. The videos highlight dance as an art form and has pushed both women and men to the forefront of the music.

Have you ever been put down for being yourself? How did you persevere?

Self doubt will always come a calling if you allow it to but you have to believe in yourself no matter what. You also need people around you that will always support you and believe in you. Dream big and get to work and the fear will go away.